Stoke chief hails Odemwingie stay

Stoke City chief executive, Tony Scholes, has expressed his delight over the contract extension of Nigeria international Osaze Odemwingie.

Odemwingie signed a one-year contract extension with the club on Thursday, africanFootball.com reports.

“We’re delighted to that Peter has extended his stay with us at the club until the summer of 2016.

“He suffered an unfortunate injury last season after making a big impression immediately after joining the club.

“Peter has worked incredibly hard to battle back from this to regain full fitness. He’s a popular figure not just in the dressing room but with club staff and supporters so we are thrilled to keep him on board this season, “africanFootball.com quoted the Stoke City chief as saying on the club website.

Odemwingie has scored five goals in 23 appearances for Stoke since joining the club last year.